News and Knowledge

15/12/2023

Port of Liverpool bets big on future growth

Sitting proudly on the coast of the Irish Sea, the Port of Liverpool stands as a blueprint for how success, drive and ambition is crucial to developing world-class trade facilities...

13/12/2023

Major Shipping Lines Call for an End Date for Fossil-Fuel Only Newbuilds

The CEOs of leading shipping lines MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CGM, and Wallenius Wilhelmsen have issued a joint declaration calling for an ‘end date’ for fossil-fuel only powered...

12/12/2023

Wärtsilä Launches World’s First Four Stroke Ammonia Engine Solution

With ammonia expected to become an increasingly popular low-carbon fuel for the shipping industry, Wärtsilä has taken the lead and launched the world’s first four-stroke ammonia...

29/11/2023

Damen Celebrates First Double Superyacht Launch

Damen - the Dutch headquartered master yacht builder - has celebrated the launch of two superyachts in one day.

27/11/2023

Students Set New Electric Boat Speed Record

The electrification of the maritime industry continues apace (literally) with the news that a team of students from Princeton University have set a new speed record with their ‘Big...

24/11/2023

WSC Introduces the World's First 'Whale Chart' to Aid Safe Navigation

The World Shipping Council (WSC) has introduced the world's first Whale Chart to help minimise accidental collisions between ships and whales.

23/11/2023

HMM Makes $1 Billion Diversification Into Bulkers

In an attempt to somewhat shield itself from the fluctuating fortunes of the container sector, Korean shipping giant HMM has invested $1 billion to diversify further into the bulk...

20/11/2023

Brookes Bell expands US team with new appointments.

Brookes Bell, the leading multi-disciplinary technical and scientific consultancy for the marine and energy sectors, has expanded its team in the United States with two new hires...

17/11/2023

Brookes Bell Singapore – going from strength to strength

Asia’s position as the beating heart of the global maritime industry continues to become more pronounced as vessels use critical shipping lanes across the continent to connect East...

16/11/2023

Brookes Bell picks up Technology and Innovation Award for its Corrosion Mapping Service

Brookes Bell, the world’s leading multi-disciplinary technical and scientific consultancy for the marine and energy sectors, has received the Technology and Innovation Award from...